SANITATION WORKER

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to ensure that trash and debris are collected and deposited. This is accomplished by operating sanitation trucks and vehicles, changing out containers, working on the landfill transfer area, picking up loose trash and materials, maintaining and grounds and areas, and cleaning dirty containers. Other duties include directing dumping and transfer traffic and completing related tasks as assigned.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s License Required – Y Type - C

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
This position is considered Mission Essential and will be expected to report to work during inclement weather.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

# Code Essential Functions
1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice
2 M Picks up and delivers dump and roll off containers by dropping off empty containers, delivering by backing up trailers, picking up filled containers, loading on trailers, ensuring refuse is covered, and transporting. Operates units and delivers large containers by putting containers into position, moving dumpsters for loading or changing, and placing empty large containers.
3 M Steams containers by preparing chemicals, degreasing, removing particles or materials, and preparing containers for painting or repair.
4 H Maintains alley rights of way by trimming hedges, trees and bushes, placing cut pieces into chippers or trucks, ensuring materials are not left in alleys, and transporting.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-
Organization Responsibility Level EMPLOYEE
Data Responsibility Compares or inspects items against a standard.
People Responsibility Follows instructions and orders of supervisor.
Assets Responsibility Responsible for only small quantities of low-cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible.
Experience-Related Requirements Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month.
Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Mathematical Requirements Uses basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.
Communications Requirements Comprehends simple signs, labels, symbols; understands routine lists of instructions when explained; little or no reading or writing required by the job; basic speaking skills not necessarily including complete sentences.
Judgement Requirements Makes very few decisions, affecting only the individual; works in a very stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions.
Complexity of Work Performs semi-routine work, following procedures, with occasional problems; requires normal attention for accurate results.
Impact of Errors Impact of decisions is minor - affects only those in immediate work area.
Physical Demands Light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis; or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Equipment Usage Handles or uses machines, tools, or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience such as large shop equipment and machines, firefighting apparatus, protective equipment, gang mowers, tractors, vehicles, police vehicles or light trucks, firearms, computers, peripherals, medical or dental equipment, software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, or custom applications, switchboard; or may repair power tools and light equipment and office machines.
Unavoidable Hazards Operates vehicles in urban areas where heavy vehicle traffic is prevalent such as driving delivery truck to deliver mail and parcels within city; or works in proximity to moving mechanical parts such as in wood working or metal working shop.
Safety of Others Some responsibility for safety and health of others and/or for occasional enforcement of the standards of public safety or health.

Position : 4477002

Code : 4477-18

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : SANITATION

Grade : NE 101

Job Family : 53-7081.00 REFUSE & RECYCLABLE

Job Class : SANITATION WORKER

Posting Start : 09/24/2025

Posting End : 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $14.19-$17.75